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About Oswego County Opportunities

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.

OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)

• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)

• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan

• Term Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

Be a Role Model: After School Site Supervisor! New Program starts September 2024!Do you love working with kids and creating a fun, enriching environment?

We're looking for 2 passionate and energetic Site Supervisors to join our brand new after school programs at Fairgrieve Elementary and Lanigan Elementary! You'll play a vital role in ensuring a safe and engaging experience for students, while overseeing the day-to-day operations of our program site.

What you'll do:

• Create a positive and inclusive environment for students- Oversee daily activities, including homework help, enrichment programs, and social time- Supervise staff and ensure they provide quality care- Maintain a safe and clean program space- Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and program administration

  What we're looking for: - Experience working with children (after school, camp counselor, babysitting)- Strong leadership and communication skills- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized- Fun, energetic personality with a passion for learning- CPR/First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain

  Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversees the supervision and case management of students enrolled in After School program.

• Assists youth in building skills that promote academic excellence, social competence and community responsibility.

• Ensures quality provision of services and activities.

• Assesses physical and emotional well-being of participants, addresses issues to ensure health and safety; identifies needs and provides referrals/linkages to other services.

• Establishes and conveys program limits and boundaries in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Assures the provision of consistent, non-judgmental services using a youth development approach.

• Manages youth enrollment and parent engagement.

• Plans and leads daily activities, groups and recreational activities for youth.

• Ensures the maintenance of records for program activities, youth files and prepares reports as assigned.

  Other Duties:

• Acts in the capacity of OCFS SACC administrator for assigned site; ensures license is maintained, is named on the center’s license, manages communication, ensures records/required documentation remains up to date and ensures all licensing requirements are met.

• Provides direct supervision to staff including recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management, coaching and discipline. Assists Coordinator in the same as needed.

• Is on site during the hours of operation of the After School Program.

• Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures and monitoring program activities at site.

• Leads program, directs and supervises the work of program staff and activities.

• Independently manages situations and resolves problems regarding youth, programming, relationships and staff; assesses when to seek assistance/inform coordinator.

• Provides progress updates regarding youth to coordinator and appropriate parties.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with school administrators and staff.

• Meets regularly with school administration to address issues or concerns.

• Manages public relations activities for assigned site; engages in PR activities for the program/service area as needed.

• Assists Coordinator in assessing program and implementing program changes to ensure effectiveness.

• Maintains program records, collects/maintains data and completes required reporting of stakeholders timely and accurately.

• Attends OCO Education Services total staff meetings, completes required training and participates in internal/external meetings as assigned.

• Facilitates weekly staff meetings to ensure communication among team, problem solve and plan programming.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field and

• 1-3 years direct experience working with youth, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program; or

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training relevant to the position.

Full Time: 30 hours per week - 40 weeks per year

11:30am to 6:00pm - Monday through Friday

Grade 9

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Education

Experience

Preferred

• 1-3 year: Direct experience working with youth, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program